Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 8:38 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Oct 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:321.67:041.711:580.711:551.37:117:06Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:391.68:081.712:360.67:127:04Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:431.69:221.812:361.51:190.57:137:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:371.610:441.81:301.62:100.57:137:02Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:060.47:147:01First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:021.94:090.47:147:00First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:041.95:160.47:156:58First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:511.96:270.47:156:57Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:301.911:52 AM1.68:311.67:350.57:166:56Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:031.81:401.78:391.48:360.67:176:55Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:331.83:021.89:071.29:310.77:176:54Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:011.74:141.99:421.010:220.97:186:53Full Moon12Tue
13Wed4:271.75:201.910:210.711:101.17:186:52Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:501.76:231.911:030.67:196:51Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:101.77:251.912:011.311:47 AM0.57:206:50Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:221.68:311.91:021.512:330.47:206:48Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:151.69:461.92:331.61:230.47:216:47Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:091.82:150.47:226:46Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:110.57:226:45Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:261.84:090.67:236:44Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:211.85:090.77:246:43Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:591.86:110.77:246:42Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:271.77:090.87:256:41Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:501.71:361.49:131.38:000.97:266:40Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:101.72:471.59:201.18:441.07:266:40Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:261.63:461.69:381.09:231.17:276:39Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:391.64:401.610:000.89:581.27:286:38New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:491.65:301.710:240.610:331.37:286:37New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:581.66:201.810:520.511:091.47:296:36New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:061.67:111.811:230.311:491.57:306:35New Moon30Sat
31Sun4:121.68:081.912:000.27:316:34Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8771450)

Common Questions About Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Galveston Pier 21, TX today?

Slack tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX is approximately 11:10 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Galveston Pier 21, TX is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Galveston Pier 21, TX tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8771450. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8771450.

What is the moon phase in Galveston Pier 21, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Galveston Pier 21, TX is Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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